Physical Therapy, D.P.T.

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Program chair: Dr. Jody Eckert

Major Requirements

Required Courses:

IPE 501 - Inter-professionalism in Healthcare 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 505 - Anatomy I 4 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 505L - Anatomy I Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 506 - Anatomy II 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 506L - Anatomy II Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 507 - Physiology Foundations 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 508 - Neuroscience 3 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 509 - Kinesiology I 3 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 510 - Kinesiology II 3 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 511 - LAMP I 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 512 - Musculoskeletal Assessment I 4 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 513 - Systems Screening I 4 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 514 - Systems Screening II 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 515 - Essential Skills I 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 516 - Essential Skills II 3 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 519 - ICE I 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 520 - ICE II 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 521 - LAMP II 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 526 - Systems Screening III 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 526L - Systems Screening III Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 527 - Essential Skills III 4 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 527L - Essential Skills III Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 531 - Clinical Experience I 4 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 619 - ICE III 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 620 - ICE IV 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 621 - Orthopedic Management I 4 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 622 - Orthopedic Management II 4 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 627 - Exercise Physiology 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 628 - Psychosocial Aspects 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 629 - Neuromotor Physical Therapy I 3 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 630 - Neuromotor Physical Therapy II 3 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 633 - Cardiopulmonary Management I 3 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 634 - Health Promotion & Wellness 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 636 - Integumentary Management 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 640 - Pediatric Management I 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 641 - Pediatric Management II 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 642 - Geriatric Management 3 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 643 - Clinical Inquiry I 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 660 - SOLE I 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 731 - Clinical Experience II 6 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 743 - Clinical Inquiry II 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 760 - SOLE II 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 761 - Diagnostic Imaging and Procedures 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 765 - Professional Development 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 775 - Differential Diagnosis 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 811 - LAMP III Administration and Mngt 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 812 - LAMP IV Leadership and Professionalism 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 819 - ICE V 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 831 - Clinical Experience III 8 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 832 - Clinical Experience IV 8 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 843 - Clinical Inquiry III 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 853 - Clinical Inquiry IV 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 859 - Complex Case Management I 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 861 - Complex Case Management II 2 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 999 - Doctoral Studies Assessment 0 Semester Credit(s)

Choose One 2-Credit Elective Option

Chair: Eckert

Degree Type: Doctor of Physical Therapy

PTH 835 - Pediatric Elective 1 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 836 - Pediatric Elective 2 1 Semester Credit(s)
or
PTH 845 - Women’s Health Elective 2 Semester Credit(s)
or
PTH 855 - Neuro Vestibular Elective 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 856 - Neuro Vestibular Elective 2 1 Semester Credit(s)
or
PTH 865 - Orthopedic Elective 2 Semester Credit(s)
or
PTH 875 - Geriatric Elective 1 1 Semester Credit(s)
PTH 876 - Geriatric Elective 2 1 Semester Credit(s)

Total: 125 Semester Credits

Program length: 3 academic years / 8 semesters / 128 weeks

Optional Concentrations

Students enrolled in the D.P.T. program may also wish to add an optional concentration to their program of study. The following concentrations are available to D.P.T. students; students should notify their advisor if they wish to formally declare one of the following concentration areas.